The Government issued Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP stipulating the minimum wage for employees working under labor contracts, effective from January 1, 2026.
The minimum wage increases from 250,000 - 350,000 VND/month (equivalent to an average rate of 7.2%).
Notably, Decree No. 74/2024/ND-CP dated June 30, 2024 of the Government stipulates the minimum wage for employees working under labor contracts that will expire from the effective date of Decree 293/2025/ND-CP.
In addition, the Government also abolishes Clause 7, Article 15 and Appendix I attached to Decree No. 128/2025/ND-CP dated June 11, 2025 of the Government regulating decentralization and delegation of authority in state management of the internal affairs sector.
At the Policy Dialogue Conference between the Ministry of Home Affairs and international partners held on November 27, Deputy Director of the Department of Wages and Social Insurance Tong Van Lai outlined 3 important orientations on wages and hoped that international organizations, including ILO, would support him in 2026.
The first is to increase science for the National Wage Council. "How to make the council more competent in analyzing and evaluating the minimum wage policy to practical life to make better recommendations" - he said.
Second, continue to study the minimum wage mechanism after the provinces switch to a two-level local government model. During the implementation process, the Government is temporarily maintaining the old plan - minimum wage in 4 regions; while some countries such as Korea only apply a single minimum wage.
Finally, he said that he will study and increase consultation on wages to improve the ability to negotiate between employees and employers. From there, aim for a satisfactory salary for workers.
